There are 9 ways to get from Chengdu to Shanghai by plane, train, car, subway, or bus
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Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane CTU - SHA
4h 11m¥1,811–3,014Train, bus via Yangzhou
cheapest- Take the train from Chengdu Station to Yangzhoutrain Chengdu
- Take the bus from Yangzhou to Shanghai Southbus
38h 47m¥317–698Train
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Chongqing West / ...
13h 11m¥908–1,009Drive 1,888 km
- Drive from Chengdu to Shanghaicar 1,888 km
19h 38m¥1,662–2,400Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane CTU - PVG
4h 37m¥1,561–3,064Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
- Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane TFU - SHA
5h 18m¥517–1,924Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
- Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane TFU - PVG
5h 44m¥667–1,874Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane CTU - WUX
- Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain
5h 8m¥1,333–3,695Train, bus
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Taizhoutrain Luzhou
- Take the bus from Taizhou to Shanghai Generalbus
15h¥893–1,034
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Shanghai is to train and bus via Yangzhou which costs ¥310 - ¥700 and takes 38h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Shanghai is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥1800 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Chengdu East and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
The distance between Chengdu and Shanghai is 1689 km. The road distance is 1888 km.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 13h 11m and costs ¥900 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Chengdu to Shanghai, including transfers.
Chengdu to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Shanghai is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥1800 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥900 - ¥1100 and takes 13h 11m.
Chengdu to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Shanghai is 1888 km. It takes approximately 19h 38m to drive from Chengdu to Shanghai.
What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Shanghai, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and five other airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) hourly. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Chengdu East to Shanghai Hongqiao every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥900–1,000 and the journey takes 11h 30m.
Airlines
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,100
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–4,400
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–5,000
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–5,000
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–4,700
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Yichang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,600
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,600
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,300
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–4,400
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,600
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–4,700
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,600
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,100
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–13,000
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,600
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–4,700
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,600
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–7,500
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–7,500
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–13,000
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,600
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–4,900
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,500
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–7,500
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–7,500
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–13,000
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,900
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,500
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,100
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–5,000
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–4,700
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,600
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,300
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,100
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,400
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,600
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,300
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,100
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–1,000
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,600
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–7,500
Train operators
Train from Chengdu East to Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,000
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥900–1,000
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,500–1,700
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,200–3,300
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥59–65
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥59–65
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–200
Train from Chengdu East to Taizhou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,000–2,900
- Phone
- 028-61638000
- Website
- cdmetro.cn
Subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport North
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥9–14
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai station
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥45–80
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥120–180
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai station
- Hard Seat
- ¥23–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥50–70
- Soft sleeper
- ¥80–110
Train from Chengdu Station to Yangzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥210–290
- Hard sleeper
- ¥380–550
- Soft sleeper
- ¥600–800
Bus operators
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Taizhou to Shanghai General
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥90–130
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥90–130
Bus from Yangzhou to Shanghai South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–140
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